CHINA REPORT: When Capital Meets Law
Third-party litigation funding, introduced to Asia's legal market in 2017, is gaining momentum in China. This innovative approach allows external parties to finance legal disputes, addressing high litigation costs and improving access to justice. Chinese firms are adapting the concept to meet local needs, particularly in complex cross-border disputes and…
INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Fool Me Once
Renewed uncertainties brought by Donald Trump’s White House comeback have prompted law firms in Asia to prepare for a wave of geopolitical and economic challenges anticipated from a new era of America First.
THE BRIEFS: Dynamic Injunctions Reshaping Fight Against Online Piracy in Singapore
Online piracy has long been a thorn in the side of content creators and distributors worldwide.
THE BRIEFS: Regulatory Advisory in Demand as Hong Kong Rides Take-Private Wave
Hong Kong's capital markets have witnessed a significant surge in take-private deals in recent years, as geopolitical tensions and China's soft economic outlook dampen fundraising appetite in what was once Asia's premier financial hub.
THE BRIEFS: HK Legal Recruitment Market To Continue Strategic Evolution Into 2025
As 2025 approaches, the Hong Kong legal market is reflecting on a year of cautious resurgence and strategic transformation. The 2024 recruitment landscape was characterised by a gradual but meaningful recovery, marked by selective hiring, targeted practice group expansions, and a rollercoaster of market dynamics.
EXPLAINER: Is the Takeover Battle of Fuji Soft Rewriting the M&A Rulebook in Japan?
Japan has been navigating a slew of market changes in recent years as the country’s corporate reforms move ahead with full steam. While the dearth of M&A persists in other major Asia hubs, Japan’s historically conservative dealmaking sphere is witnessing a boom in activity.
THE BRIEFS: Malaysia’s Data Centre Boom Prompts Firms To Bolster Regulatory Expertise
Malaysia is rapidly positioning itself as a premier destination for data centres in Asia and potentially worldwide.
RANKINGS: ALB India Top IP Lawyers 2023
As in other years, ALB has identified top-notch intellectual property lawyers in India, acknowledged for their handling of cutting-edge legal matters and exceptional performance, with the selection being made based on submissions received by ALB. The list is in alphabetical order, and certain lawyers have been profiled.
RANKINGS: ALB Korea Super 30 Lawyers
In its third year, ALB’s Korea Super 30 Lawyers list continues to highlight exceptional private practitioners in the country who are renowned for their outstanding client service. These distinguished lawyers have been selected based on direct client recommendations received by ALB. Some of the lawyers have been profiled.
Land of Rising Real Estate
A weaker yen, attractive interest rates and increasing consumer demand spurred by post-COVID market re-opening has made Japan’s real estate market one of the hottest Asian investment options for global investors in 2023. This is keeping real estate lawyers extremely busy.